How to Connect 1/2 Inch Inner Diameter Hose to 3-Way RV Water Heater Bypass Valve

Question:

I am a plumber and I understand how to pipe this valve. My question is adapting Camco reinforced vinyl hose to Pex. The Camco hose is not a typical plumbing size 1/2inch ID and that is the size of a Pex adaptor. Do you have any suggestions on a way to adapt the two different pipes?

asked by: Ralph

Expert Reply:

It looks like the Valterra RV Plumbing Fitting # RF846 fits the bill. This has a 1/2" MPT on one end and a 1/2" barb for 1/2" inner diameter hoses on the other end. The 3-Way RV Water Heater Bypass Valve # 37262245 has 1/2" MPT x 1/2" MPT x 1/2" FPT fittings so you should be able to fit the 1/2" MPT of the Valterra adapter to the 1/2" FPT of the JR Products valve.

If you have a different type of setup please let me know how you're needing all of the pieces to fit together and I can see if we have anything that works better.

expert reply by: Jon G